Topic: Stroke in Patients with Sickle Cell

Objectives:

  1. Describe the epidemiology and pathophysiology of cerebrovascular disease in children with sickle cell disease, including risk factors for overt and silent cerebral infarction.
  2. Explain current strategies for primary and secondary stroke prevention, including the role of transcranial Doppler (TCD) screening and chronic transfusion therapy.
  3. Recognize and appropriately manage suspected acute stroke in a child with sickle cell disease, including initial diagnostic imaging and urgent treatment.

Speakers:

  • Dr. Alan Anderson, MD
  • Dr. Brianna Murphy, DO

 

Session date: 
10/09/2026 - 7:30am to 8:30am EDT
Location: 
GMH - CC3/Microsoft Teams
701 Grove Rd.
Greenville, SC 29605
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

    The University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
  • 1.00 Attendance
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